A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5549739 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 25999997 epoch_slot_no: 339197 block_no: 5549562 slot_leader_id: 5361874 size: 15391 time: 2021-04-04 19:58:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x776f19b7e785514d8b65a5e8ab8bd7017bb9d624c3e620d49f7dbeebd7ec05a8Block Operator
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